Heh. I just made my way back up to the Boston area and I had eyed those two tracks previously. I think I might stop by F1 one of these days if I can make the trip. Those prices are no joke though.I've finally found some time to make this overdue post!
So a few weeks ago I visited a comparable indoor track in Haverhill, MA, called Checkered Flag Karting. Walking in, they had all my favorite tracks, in the form of those cool Track Sculptures, hanging on the wall. Then you enter in to the main area, full with an arcade and even food stand. It had similar top level racing murals, with F1, NASCAR, Indy Car, etc. all being displayed. So basically, just like K1, even down to the $35-for-3 races pricing. Big difference was the track was literally about a 12-15s lap if you were quick enough. K1, at least in Poughkeepsie, as I posted earlier, is closer to 20-25s.
So, the track was shorter, and I swear the karts were slower too. It could have been they put the karts on lower speeds though. Both me and the girl [I'm dating] were duking it out, but we still were 1-2s off the fastest people there. Even when we realized 95% could be taken full throttle, the pace wasn't there, and the karts just didn't feel quite as fast as they did at K1.
They even emailed me the results of each race, something K1 mentioned, but didn't follow through on.
Here's what they sent me. This is just from the 3rd race. They gave me this data on all 3.
Had a great time even though I wasn't the hotshot of the day.
My next karting experience will be either one of two things, maybe even both eventually. One potential experience will be renting out a SKUSA TaG level kart for an open track day. I found a local guy who sells them, and long story short, I'm just waiting for a call from him to tell me he and one of his karts are available. From there we'll work out a price (likely a couple hundred dollars) and a date (he mentioned Tuesdays). I'm really hoping this happens!
The other option is try out F1 Boston! This place has 2 tracks, and even has some fairly serious leagues. It's a bit more expensive, with the 3 race bundle running...$80! But I'm sure it will be the best indoor experience I'd ever get, at least for many years. It's not much of a trip (about 1-1.5hrs), so I just need to find a good weekend, and make sure I can take the increase of price.
Well it is racing, even karts aren't cheap.
I'll have pictures of me to upload too! I also have a scoring sheet from a public session, wow those drivers were bad! 
My kart was lagging on the outlap, majorly off pace, then when I while I was cornering quite sharply, they turned off the speed limiter. The rear wheels lost traction in a ms, and I went 'slideways' around the corner before the start finish line.
I haven't won a race yet, I have bad luck with the karts... there's only one race for challenge GP left and I don't think I'll return in January.
Im pretty light, but I dont fit in the seat well, because I am long and skinny. It could be a weight distribution thing...?
Doubt it but you never know. Just wanted to throw the weight thing out there in case it's an issue. If you're 160 and the guy running the fastest times is 130, it could have a lot to do with why you can't close a 0.3 gap. Have to remember too, they are rental karts that get used and abused and they aren't all equal, no matter what they tell you.
@Neovre suggested I try gokart racer because they are more consistent. Then I found out they do 3 hour endurance races.
im ready! Just need to put a team together lol.
What is gokart racer?@Neovre suggested I try gokart racer because they are more consistent. Then I found out they do 3 hour endurance races.
. Long drive for me though, 3.5 hours
What is gokart racer?
NVM: https://www.gokartracer.com/
http://www.cameronmotorsports.com/series_rookie.asp
Not sure if they have something like this in your area but this will actually give you a much more relevant experience that you can use to train for GTAcademy. The karts are much, much faster, tracks are way bigger, and it's more like a real circuit, not surrounded by barriers like you are indoors. I ran at Cameron a few years ago and it was quite fun, quite well organized and the rules made it very safe as well. It was cheap back then, not sure about now. I think I paid around $550 for an entire year, which included 10 race weekends (practice, 2 heats and a main). All I needed was a helmet, gloves and leathers which I already had and neck protection. The indoor electric karts are fun, but nowhere near as fast and the surface doesn't really mimic real outdoor grip levels, tire heating etc. You can actually draft pass too.
Watch the brilliant over/under pass at 4:15 and then using the whole track at 4:30 for better exit speed and a pass on the following straight:
Jeez, looking at that video makes me want to race too
GKRs karts aren't electric ^. Theres Sonoma raceway, but I'm not sure what their program is like.
But, were not going in reverse.... Unless....That looks interesting. You should check that out at some point. If the Rotax karts are the 125's, it'll blow your socks off
"Blow your socks off". It would mean going in reverse to create drag in that direction, that direction is rarely driven in except for spins.
I'm pretty sure its weight distribution, I don't fit in the seat well. But a seat insert would certainly only make it worse. 
